better off

Speech parts

1. better off - Adjective

2. better off - Phrase

3. better off - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

in a more fortunate or prosperous condition

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

better greater Richer wealthier rolling in it more advantaged more minted more pecunious more plutocratic more privileged more prolific more affluent more fortunate in a more advantageous position in a more desirable position
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Antonyms

broke unfortunate strapped worse off strapped for cash needier
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Examples

If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. James Herriot

The U.N. is worse than disaster. The U.N. creates conflicts. Look at the disgraceful U.N. Human Rights Council: It transmits norms which are harmful, anti-liberty and anti-Semitic, among other things. The world would be better off in its absence. Charles Krauthammer

Pursue something so important that even if you fail, the world is better off with you having tried. Tim O'Reilly

If the load is too heavy for someone to carry, one would be better off to give the load to the ground to carry. Nigerian Proverb

Those who do not read are no better off than those who can not. Chinese Proverb

One is better off seated than standing. Arabic Proverb

Words in the phrase

better off

Close letter words and terms

better nepotism better news better not waste your time better part better part of better peace